Early Childhood Educator

**POSITION TITLE**: Early Childhood Educator

**DEPARTMENT**: ELCC

**SALARY RANGE**: Salaries will vary and be dependent on ECE level of education and job-related experience

**POSITION TYPE**: Full-time, Permanent

**LOCATION**: Saskatoon

**ACCOUNTABLE TO**:Center Supervisor

**About Us**:
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is dedicated to advancing the rights, culture, and well-being of Métis citizens across the province. We are committed to building responsive programs, strengthening governance, and delivering high-quality services to our communities.

**About the Role**:
The Early Learning Educator supports the holistic development of young children through culturally responsive, play-based learning rooted in Métis culture, language, and values. The educator creates a nurturing, inclusive environment that promotes children’s physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and cognitive growth while fostering a strong sense of identity and belonging within the Métis community.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences** that align with Métis views, the Early Learning Framework, and each child’s individual learning journey, ensuring inclusion, equity, and respect for diversity.
- **Integrate Métis culture into daily programming** through Michif language, traditional teachings, stories, music, land-based learning, and culturally relevant materials, and collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, families, and community partners to strengthen cultural connections.
- **Observe, document, and assess children’s learning** to inform curriculum planning, share learning stories with families, and collaborate with other professionals (e.g., Speech Pathologists, Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Behavioral Consultants) to support holistic development.
- **Maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment** that reflects Métis identity and meets all center policies, licensing requirements, and health and safety standards while modelling respectful relationships, positive communication, and cultural humility.
- **Demonstrate professionalism and ongoing growth** by upholding organizational expectations (punctuality, conduct, dress), complying with all policies and procedures, and participating in continuous professional learning, including Michif language revitalization and early childhood education practices.

**Qualifications**:

- Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Level I, Level II or Level III certification (or equivalent qualification recognized by provincial standards).
- Experience working in Indigenous or Métis early learning environments is an asset.
- Strong understanding of early childhood development and culturally responsive pedagogy

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- **Provide high-quality childcare that reflects the philosophy of MN-S**,** ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, socially, and creatively.
- **Integrate and uphold Métis culture** by demonstrating knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Michif language and Métis cultural traditions, ensuring programming reflects cultural values and practices.

**Additional requirements**:

- A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to our downtown location would be required.
- The Travel requirement for this position is 10%.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary.
- 95% employer paid benefits package including extended healthcare and dental.
- Employer matching group RRSP.
- 3 weeks' vacation.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Cultural and language learning opportunities.

**How to Apply**:

- **Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any additional supporting certification documents (First Aid/CPR, ECE Diploma, Training Certifications) to**:Career Centre | Recruitment**:

- Applications will be accepted until** February 8, 2026.